Inspection · 2022-10-21
Date
2022-10-21
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Anansa Archer-Hicks
(703) 537-6757
(703) 537-6757
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No
Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
Inspector Notes
A complaint investigation was initiated on 10/21/2022 at 11:00am and concluded on 10/27/2022 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office regarding sanitizing tables and equipment, illness notifications and staff to child ratios. Interviews were conducted with staff, policies and procedures were reviewed, and documentation was viewed. Based on the preponderance of evidence collected throughout the investigation, the complaint regarding staff to child ratios was determined to be valid. The exit interview was conducted on 11/22/22 with the director. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Angela Dudek at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov.
Violations
1Standard 8VAC20-780-350-B-4
Based on review of written attendance records, count sheets, and staff interviews the center did not maintain the required supervision ratio of staff to children whenever children are in care.
Evidence:
On October 20, 2022 in the Pre-K A classroom, the center was staffed with 1 teacher beginning at 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm. The staff to child ratio for 3 and 4 year olds is 1:10.
1)At approximately 3:30-4:18 there were 16 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
2)At approximately 4:18-4:40 there were 15 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
3)At approximately 4:40-5:15 there were 14 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
4)At approximately 5:15-5:18 there were 13 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
5)At approximately 5:18-5:25 there were 12 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
6)At approximately 5:25-5:26 there were 11 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
7)At approximately 5:26-5:30 there were 10 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
Evidence:
On October 20, 2022 in the Pre-K A classroom, the center was staffed with 1 teacher beginning at 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm. The staff to child ratio for 3 and 4 year olds is 1:10.
1)At approximately 3:30-4:18 there were 16 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
2)At approximately 4:18-4:40 there were 15 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
3)At approximately 4:40-5:15 there were 14 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
4)At approximately 5:15-5:18 there were 13 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
5)At approximately 5:18-5:25 there were 12 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
6)At approximately 5:25-5:26 there were 11 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
7)At approximately 5:26-5:30 there were 10 children present ages 3 years old-4 years old with only 1 staff member present.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.